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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.30, 334.92 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.30, 334.92 and 212.04 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.30 : 334.92 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.30/334.92 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.30x = 334.92 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.30x = 71,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,016.44/243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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